Monthly Archives: March 2010

THE YACHT

The stunning 42 meter super yacht NATORI from the renowned Baglietto shipyard was launched February 14th, 2009. The build project was managed by Master Yachts. Baglietto mega yacht NATORI is set to become one of the most talked about vessels on the Mediterranean yacht charter scene this coming summer season.

The newest and one of the largest yachts to enter the Mediterranean yacht charter marketplace in 2009, super yacht NATORI boasts a distinctive and avant garde exterior, styled by Francesco Paszkowski, and a beautiful interior designed by Bannenberg. The megayacht interior is a combination of Italian cabinetry, complemented with African materials to create a sophisticated and unique décor.

YACHT CHARTER DECKS

Huge windows throughout her spacious interior create a variety of light, which is complemented by her unsurpassed outdoor deck space which is equal to that normally found on much larger luxury yacht charter vessels. The large bridge deck area has ample space for sun loungers and a shaded dining area for up to 12 guests. There is also a gymnasium on the bridge deck. Her sun deck houses a large pool area, designed by Bannenberg, which incorporates sun lounging space, seating area, and all’aperto (outdoor) dining space.

YACHT ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodation is for 10 guests in five cabins. The full-width master suite has its own private ensuite full-beam his and hers bathroom. On the lower deck, there are two twin cabins, one with a Pullman berth, as well as two full-beam VIP cabins, each with double beds. The megayacht boasts a full array of watersports equipment and all the latest entertainment systems.

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Blind Date motor yacht is the ideal choice for your luxury Florida Yacht Charter vacation this year. This luxury super yacht is part of the Trinity Yacht fleet and is an impressive 48.90 meters (160 feet 5 inches). Blind Date can comfortably accommodate up to twelve guests in its five luxurious cabins. On the Blind Date you will enjoy al fresco dining on the spacious upper deck, as well as wrap around seating if you want to chill out in front of the large outdoor flat screen TV. So if you wish to rent a private yacht to Florida this summer, charter the Blind Date and make it a vacation to remember.

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Maraya is a breathtaking 54.20m (177’ 9”) luxury motor yacht that is available for your Virgin Islands Yacht Charter winter vacation this year.
If there is any luxurious amenity you can dream of, you are sure to find it aboard Maraya!
This elegant motor yacht can comfortably accommodate up to twelve guests in her six luxurious staterooms.

Her master cabin on the main deck has an emperor-sized bed. Her VIP cabin is on the upper deck, and the remaining cabins are below decks. She has two spacious VIP doubles on the lower deck, and a twin cabin with additional pullman berths and a twin cabin with a small double and a single bed on opposite sides of the yacht.
One of yacht Maraya’s highlights is the master stateroom balcony terrace which can be lowered when the Maraya is anchored in order to provide a very private outdoor relaxation area for treasured guests. There are also plenty of other entertainment facilities available to those vacationing on board Maraya this year.

Tourists planning a Croatia yacht charter holiday on a superyacht or megayacht this summer, will be pleased to learn a new megayacht marina has opened – the Mandalina Marina and Yacht Club. Located in the coastal town of Sibenik, the Mandalina Marina and Yacht Club is the area’s first megayacht facility. Special introductory rates for dockage are available for early reservations (see below).

Considered the Mediterranean’s next great megayacht destination, interest in Croatia yacht charter holidays has spiked in the past 2 seasons. The new Mandalina Marina and Yacht Club sits at the crossroads of central and eastern Europe, along the Dalmatian Coast, long a haven for bareboat sailboat charter vacations. Chosen as "the world’s number one sailing destination" by National Geographic magazine, the site is noted for its proximity to Kornati Islands National Park and Krka National Park, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Sibinek is one of the oldest native Croatian towns and is noted as a center of culture and art. With the opening of the superyacht facility and with the Spilt International Airport nearby, Sibenik is destined to become the region’s premier gateway for luxury yacht charter and bareboat charter vessels. It offers convenient access to over 300 scenic islands on the Adriatic, as well as an outstanding hub from which to cruise the Eastern coast of Italy.

The new marina and yacht club features a wide range of on-site conveniences for yacht crews and luxury yacht charter tourists.

Twenty-four hour security and a full-time marina staff will protect and maintain the 350 in-water slips with space for superyacht vessels up to 280 feet.

The yacht charter consultants at SailAway are pleased to accept inquiries for Croatia as many of the newest and largest yachts have announced plans to offer their services in the Adriatic. Some of the available yachts to charter in Croatia include SIREN, MARTHA ANN, CLOUD NINE, SALUTE, RED DRAGON, ALEXANDAR V, and ANASSA.

Plan your bareboat yacht vacation or luxury crewed yacht charter now and take advantage of a special summer season dockage discount. Reserve your berth before April 15, 2009 and save 10% on your berth charges. Pre-pay for your berth and you’ll receive an additional 5% discount. Offer valid for stays May 1, 2009 through October 31, 2009. Conditions and restrictions apply – based on space availability. Contact our charter specialists at 1-800-BAREBOAT for bareboat berth information, and 1-800-YACHTCHARTER for crewed yacht charter information.

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This new 76’ catamaran boasts of all the latest advanced technology and is sure to give you the most comfortable luxury cruise vacation ever. This cat comes will full air conditioning in the entire yacht, as well as separate climate controls for all 5 ensuite guest cabins.

The yacht can comfortably house to up to 10 guests, and it has luxurious interiors made of leather and wood in each cabin, not to mention the large amounts of storage space offered.
Beginning 1st May 2010, Kings Ransom will be available for both Croatia Yacht Charters and the Mediterranean Yacht Charters as well.

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Allure is a 67 meter (220 foot) luxury motor yacht available for those thinking of taking a Greece Yacht Charter vacation this year. You may choose to rent this private yacht and charter it to provide you with a mother ship with additional specialized water toys, as well as a helicopter deck. Up to twelve yacht charter guests are comfortably accommodated in the six luxury cabins of the Allure. These guest staterooms have ample space, and each comes with its own private balcony. While inside, you can also enjoy the amazing view of the sea through the large oval windows on the main and sky lounge decks.

The Mediterranean yacht charter marketplace is bursting at the seams with over a dozen new builds in the past 12 months. Many of the newest yachts have been delivered to their owners and the luxury yacht charter crews are busy preparing these mega yachts for their Mediterranean yacht charter season.

The eagerly awaited Benetti mega yacht AMNESIA and superyacht CRN Ancona MARAYA have now been launched to great acclaim. The 196.8′ (60m) megayacht AMNESIA is chartering in Croatia and southern Italy for the summer, before heading to the Caribbean for winter.

Super yacht MARAYA, which translates as "many mirrors" spent part of 2008 in luxury yacht charter service, and her crew of 15 is eager to put in a full summer offering customers either a French Rivera yacht charter, or a Croatia yacht charter. With the Monaco Grand Prix and Cannes Film Festival close at hand, the volumes of deck space on this superyacht make her ideal for service as a corporate yacht charter vessel.

Fresh from the shipyard, a number of smaller, more intimate yachts, suitable for 4 to 6 passengers, are eager to enter both the Western and Eastern Mediterranean Turkey and Greece yacht charter market this summer. Leading the way is the 2009 speedy 23 meter Aicon Spa yacht ENCORE, with accommodations for 6 to 8 guests.

The super-charged yacht MISTER JINGLES, also built in 2009 and will be cruising from the French Riviera on down to the Amalfi coast at a blistering 35 knots.

Another highly successful summer charter season is anticipated in the Mediterranean. Keep your eyes opened for more new builds to hit the seas this spring.

To see ALL of the newest and largest yachts in the world’s best destinations and to book your vacation of a lifetime or upscale corporate event, visit www.1800yachtcharter.com.

The mega yacht charter industry has dominated the nominations for the
World Superyacht Awards 2009. Over a dozen luxury Mediterranean yacht
charter and Caribbean yacht charter vessels, all available throughSailAway Yacht Charters, have been nominated as finalists for the World
Superyacht Awards 2009.

With a record number of nominations, luxury yacht charter megayachts
lead the way with 14 new yachts up for the prestigious international award.
The nominees represent some of the newest and largest yachts available for
Caribbean yacht charter holidays as well as Mediterranean yacht charter
adventures.

The winners of the prized Neptune awards will be announced at the World
Superyacht Awards 2009 gala evening at London’s historic Guildhall on
Saturday, May 16, 2009.

Finalists include the 240′ Nobiskrug yacht SIREN for the Best Displacement
Motor Yacht, 1300GT to 2999GT; along with the 196′ Benetti yacht AMNESIA,
and the 196′ Benetti yacht XANADU, and the 177′ CRN yacht MARAYA, for the
Best Displacement Motor Yacht, 500GT to 1299GT.

Other mega yacht charter vessel nominees include 141′ CRN yacht HANA for the
Best Displacement Motor Yacht below 500GT, and the 143′ Heesen yachtSEDATION for the Best Refitted Yacht award.

The World Superyacht Awards are designed to recognize the talents of the
naval architects, designers, builders and ultimately, the visions of the
owners who bring together the teams that work to create these masterpieces
of modern design and manufacture.

Over four hundred distinguished guests will gather in May to witness the
presentation of the highly coveted Neptune Awards – the ‘Oscars’ of the
super yacht world – during a glamorous gala evening attended by an elite
guest list of megayacht and super yacht owners and leading industry
professionals.

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Riela is a Perini Navi yacht which is currently available for your next Mediterranean Yacht Charter vacation. At 56 meters, this super yacht has an elegant interior which is designed with natural and contemporary décor. Other elements of luxury on the Riela include the wide variety of precious and refined materials which include exotic woods such as ebony and teak, and the sophisticated leather finish.

Riela comfortably accommodates up to twelve yacht charter guests in her three double and three twin, fully-ensuite cabins. There is a king sized bed in the master suite, and her two VIP cabins come complete with queen beds for the guests.